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Research & Process Guides

The following research and process guides are meant to be a resource for current Ed.D. students to help navigate the complex process of doctoral study.

EndNote

Help organize your articles

    • For assignments
    • For research (as a Research Assistant or your own)
    • For your dissertation (we will get there – one step at a time)
    • Add to your papers through the Word plugin
    • Update your reference page automatically
    • Switch between citation styles with the click of a button!

If you are planning to use a citation manager, Endnote is campus supported. When (not if) you have a question, the library (Sam McClellan and Mary-Kate Finnegan) and IRT can help.

Recording: Downloading and using Endnote

Recording: Fixing output style

Getting Started with EndNote

IRB Approval

Five Strategies to Develop Qualitative Dissertation Methodology and Secure IRB Protocol Approval

Talk by Dr. Nathan Durdella.

Recording: Five Strategies to Develop Qualitative Dissertation Methodology and Secure IRB Protocol Approval (8/4/2022)

ReadCube Papers

Organized Research: Using ReadCube Papers to organize dissertation notes

A free online workshop presented by EDD Student, Alana Althaus (C14)

One of the most difficult parts of the research process—especially the dissertation—is organizing research notes. This workshop reviews ReadCube Papers and how to use it for organizing your research before you start. A second follow-up session will include a deep dive Q&A to address questions and process.

Recording: Organized Research: Using ReadCube Papers to organize dissertation notes, pt. 1

ReadCube Papers App page